I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Cost and Profit Trends
This week, liquid sulfur prices in the East China region experienced a slight adjustment. The reference price for liquid sulfur in East China was 6,485 RMB/ton. Based on this price, the raw material cost for producing sulfur-based acid is approximately 2,161.67 RMB/ton. While steam generated from sulfur offsets some expenses, when including costs such as water, electricity, labor, and equipment depreciation, the total production cost of sulfur-based acid stands at 2,066.85 RMB/ton. The current reference price for sulfur-based acid in East China is 1,950 RMB/ton. Among the three types of acid production methods, sulfur-based acid shows a profit margin of -227.43 RMB/ton, pyrite-based acid has a profit margin of -92 RMB/ton, and smelter gas acid yields a profit of 1,000 RMB/ton.
Weekly Trend Chart of Profits for Three Acid Production Methods (RMB/ton)
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East China Sulfur-Based Acid Raw Material Prices and Gross Margin Weekly Comparison
Unit: RMB/ton
| Raw Material | Oct 15 | Oct 9 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Sulfur | 6485 | 7295 | -810 |
| Sulfur-Based Acid Profit | -227.43 | -345.94 | +118.51 |
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II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Cost Trends
The domestic spot market for sulfur at Yangtze River ports exhibited an overall weak and significantly downward trend this week. Driven by multiple bearish factors—including declining international transaction prices, increasing port inventories, and consecutive price cuts by certain large refineries to attract orders due to inventory pressure—prices across various regional markets for sulfur generally declined.
III. Product Sample Trends and Price Comparison
Raw material prices have undergone minor adjustments, leading to slight fluctuations in recent profit margins. Future changes in costs and prices may result in continuous adjustments to profit levels.
Weekly Trend Chart of Costs for Three Acid Production Methods (RMB/ton)
Sample Description:
On the data release date, Chempricehub Information conducted theoretical profit monitoring based on statistics of Chinese sulfur-based acid raw material prices, enterprise prices in East China, and market prices.
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